Near Bunker Hill in Berkeley County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Col. Morgan Morgan

Nov. 1, 1688 — Nov. 17, 1766

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, June 16, 2007

1. Col. Morgan Morgan Monument

Inscription.
Erected by the State of West Virginia. In commemoration of the first settlement within the present boundaries of said State, which was made by Col. Morgan Morgan, a native of Wales, and Catherine Garretson, his wife, in the year 1726 on a tract of 1000 acres about 2 miles west of here.

Granted to him by colonial Virginia patent, and in recognition of the sterling character of the said Morgan and family who by their efforts and example, were largely useful in the community of which he was the founder and had great influence for good upon the early history of the territory now constituting this State.
His grave (marked) is nearby, adjacent Christ’s Episcopal Church formerly called Morgan’s Chapel, the oldest church in this State, which he helped organize and build.

Commissioners: Ephram F. Morgan, Governor of W. Va. • Harry P. Henshaw, State Senator • Mrs. Blanche M. Pickering • Haze Morgan.
A.D. MCMXXIV.

Erected 1926 by Col. Morgan Morgan Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Events • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1804.

Location. 39° 20.115′ N,

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78° 3.184′ W. Marker is near Bunker Hill, West Virginia, in Berkeley County. It is on Winchester Pike (U.S. 11) just north of Old Mill Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9641 Winchester Ave, Bunker Hill WV 25413, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Eastern Panhandle.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Morgan Morgan (here, next to this marker); "Morgan Acres" (here, next to this marker); Christ Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Morgan Chapel (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Christ Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Darkesville (approx. 2.7 miles away); Morgan Cabin (approx.

Photographed by Tom Fuchs, June 16, 2007

2. Col. Morgan Morgan Monument

2.8 miles away); Cool Spring Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bunker Hill.

Other markers no longer nearby. James Johnston Pettigrew Monument (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Gettysburg Campaign (was approx. 1.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. Wales is a country in Great Britain, part of the United Kingdom.

There is a parking area behind the marker.

Col. Morgan Morgan Headstone image. Click for full size.

3. Col. Morgan Morgan Headstone

"Col. M. Morgan Died Nov. 17 1766 Aged 78 Year"

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. This page has been viewed 7,688 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2007, by Tom Fuchs of Greenbelt, Maryland. 3. submitted on September 28, 2009, by Heather Neill of Gainesville, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Photo of his grave • Photo of Morgan’s Chapel, if it is still standing • Photos of the restored Morgan’s Cabin and other photos of the museum nearby • Can you help?